Origin
Fishers, IN
Evening in Fishers on Thursday
Local time
6:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fishers, IN to Orange, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
59.7 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fishers, IN
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Orange, IN
Jahra Tasfia Reza
Trip Overview
The drive from Fishers, IN to Orange, IN covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, I 69, US 52 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18 miles on East Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 59.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Fishers, IN to Orange, IN covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 18 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 116th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 116th Street
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 69
Continue onto I 69 toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
7
15.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 52
Take the exit onto US 52 toward US 52 East: Brookville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 47
Toward US 52 East: Brookville Road
7
16 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 52
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52 toward New Palestine
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward New Palestine
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fishers, IN to Orange, IN, road signs begin pointing toward New Palestine along the way.
New Palestine
16 mi in
|
~20m
|
via US 52
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 18 mi | 26m |
| I 69 | 15 mi | 18m |
| US 52 | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| State Street | 7.8 mi | 11m |
| South 850 W | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 2nd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| County Line Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 18 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Orange, IN.
1
Start on Lantern Road
494 ft
·
21 sec
·
Lantern Road
2
Turn right onto East 116th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East 116th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
4
Merge onto I 69
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on I 69
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 69
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 52
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 52
Exit 47
Toward US 52 East: Brookville Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 52
15 mi
·
21 min
·
US 52
Toward New Palestine
Use the right lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto US 52
166 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
10
Continue on US 52
18 mi
·
26 min
·
East Main Street
11
Continue on US 52
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West 3rd Street
12
Continue on US 52; SR 44
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
West 2nd Street
13
Continue on SR 44
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
State Street
14
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Main Street
15
Continue on South 850 W
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South 850 W
16
Continue on County Line Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
County Line Road
17
Arrive at destination
County Line Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.8 mi from Fishers, IN · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Fishers, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Orange, IN
The final approach into Orange, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.33 one way
$18.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.49 | $22.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.36 | $3.82 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Orange, IN
Evening in Orange on Thursday
Local time
6:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Cumberland, IN
30 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fishers, IN to Orange, IN covers 59.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, I 69, US 52. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.8 miles from Fishers, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Fishers, IN to Orange, IN, road signs begin pointing toward New Palestine along the way.
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